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Police issued three summary offence tickets in two separate incidents this weekend for failing to follow the Health Protection Act.
On May 7 at approximately 8:30 a.m. police investigated a report that a man was not following provincial regulations while in the public areas of a Bedford apartment building. Officers attended and found that the man was not wearing a mask while in the public areas of the apartment building. The provincial regulations require everyone to a wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth while present in a public place. The officers issued a summary offence ticket to the 40-year-old Bedford man under section 71 (1) (b) of the Health Protection Act for failing to comply with the act and its regulations which carries a fine of $2,000.
On May 7 police responded to a report that a 17-year-old Halifax youth was not self-isolating as required by the Department of Health. Officers issued a summary offence ticket to the youth under section 71 (1) (b) of the Health Protection Act for failing to comply with the act and its regulations which carries a fine of $2,000. On May 9, police responded to a report that the youth was again not self-isolating, and officers issued the youth a second ticket under the same section of the Health Protection Act.
HRP is reminding everyone to follow the current public health measures related to the COVID-19 emergency. We strongly advise members of the public to continue to educate themselves on these public health directives and COVID-19 enforcement measures, including those related to illegal gatherings and associated fines, at https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/.
Enforcement of these restrictions remains a vital part of the overall strategy to curb the pandemic. We all must follow the rules and do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. More information on what you can do to help curb the spread of COVID-19 is available on the Halifax Regional Police website.